Lindsay hires innovation advisor

Lindsay Corporation, a global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, announced Michael (Mike) Stern, and Digital Farming for the Crop Science division of Bayer, has joined the company as an innovation advisor. Stern will serve as a direct advisor to Lindsay’s president and chief executive officer, Randy Wood, providing input on Lindsay’s technology product portfolio, product marketing and development, mergers and acquisitions, and industry partnerships.

“We are extremely pleased to have someone with Mike’s industry experience and vision join our team,” said Wood. “Our focus on customer-first innovation requires strong industry partnerships that differentiate our technology platforms and create unique value for our customers. Mike has a long history of success in these areas, and he will be a tremendous source of inspiration and insights for me and our team.”

In his role at Bayer, Stern led a team that developed digital tools rooted in data science and data analytics to transform farming by helping growers make more informed decisions to optimize productivity and simplify their operations.

Prior to his time at Bayer, Stern was chief executive officer of The Climate Corporation and a member of Monsanto’s executive team, and formerly led Monsanto’s seed, trait and crop protection businesses in the Americas.

“I have a passion for helping the world’s farmers utilize technologies to feed a growing population while minimizing the impact on the environment and Lindsay is sharply focused on developing solutions that support sustainable growing practices,” said Stern. “I’m honored and excited to join Lindsay in its commitment to driving innovation to achieve this goal.”